The edges of the wound are approximated with staples or sutures. Minimal scarring.
-occurs in a clean wound

1st intention (Primary)

The wound is left open & allowed to heal by inside/out. Scarring is usually big w/ longed healing.
-Large, irregular or infected wounds
-Pressure ulcers are or chronic wounds are treated this way.

2nd intention (Secondary)

An infected wound is left open until there is no evidence of infection & the wound is then surgically closed.
-Granulation tissue fills in for some wound healing & then edges are approximated
-Wider scarring occurs